TONGA: Pacific leaders forum opens

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Updated October 16, 2007 19:25:16

Leaders from 16 Pacific countries have begun two days of talks at the opening of the Pacific Islands Forum summit. The restoration of democracy in Fiji following last year's coup is topping the agenda.

Presenter: Pacific correspondent Campbell Cooney
Speakers: Sir Michael Somare, outgoing Forum Chairman & PNG Prime Minister; King George Tupou V, Tonga

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